She either dissolved my trust fund, or removed me as beneficiary? She provided me with no paperwork, at the time she handed me $7000.00 check, and told me the money was gone. Which I know, IS Not True; my Trust was $250,000.00 and I Definaty did NOT spend all that money!! Also, I noticed in public... Read more »
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answered on Mar 11, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you believe that your mother has mishandled your Irrevocable Trust, you may want to consider speaking with an attorney who specializes in trust and estate law to explore your legal options.
To prove a breach of trust, you will need to... Read more »
Our HOA was administratively dissolved in 2009. We bought our home in 2020. The HOA has yet to reinstate their conpany and are trying to collect dues from us.
answered on Jul 24, 2022
A short answer is "no and yes."
Here's a longer answer: Any corporation in Kansas, including a nonprofit corporation, will generally lose their ability to engage in the purpose for which they were formed once they have been administratively dissolved. That's the... Read more »
the 1st bill i received came from collections? since i had no contract with collections, do i have to pay them? Are they allowed to take me to court if i dont?
answered on Apr 24, 2023
If you owe the money, it does not matter if they gave you prior notice or that it is being collected by their collection agency.
I earned a degree from my local university. I have not been able to get a job in my field and now after applying for 100+ jobs on their website over the last 15 years, their application portal will mysteriously not let me apply for anymore and nobody can figure out why. Can I sue them for... Read more »
answered on Jul 1, 2022
You’re going to need some in depth research and data to prove that the degree is worthless or that the university is blocking your efforts to find a job. May be a tough row to hoe.
My father passed away March 31 2021. After he passed away, my neighbor asked if I wanted to sell 5 acres of our 40 acres we have to him. I said yes but made it clear to him I would have to wait until the land was switched to my name. (Side note- my neighbor and the lawyer who handled the probate... Read more »
answered on Jan 26, 2022
Such a sale can go one of two ways. First, the heir you can wait until the property is transferred to the heir and then sell it, in which case the sale proceeds are made payable to the heir.
Or, the property can be sold by the estate while still in the estate, in which case the sale... Read more »
answered on Dec 11, 2021
Kansas has an online portal where your daughter may go and apply for a protection from abuse order. If her internet use might be monitored by the abuser, she should call 911. If she is able to safely access the internet, the Kansas Protection Portal is at https://www.kspop.org/. She can enter the... Read more »
I negotiated a new contract for my commission and it was effective immediately last month. The commission is paid this month. In the contract is states I will be paid gross parts and labor sales, however, I have only been paid gross profit on parts and labor. The contract states paid parts and... Read more »
answered on Nov 10, 2021
This issue sounds like a difference of interpretation in the language between you and your employer. You should contact a Kansas employment attorney to take a look at the specific language in your agreement.
A client borrowed funds against their case and now have a lien. Client wants to pay lien himself instead of having attorney reimburse the lien to the case funding company because he believes if he pays the lien himself he can get a tax benefit since some of the lien is made up of funds he borrowed... Read more »
answered on Oct 7, 2021
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. This is really a question for your attorney because they probably have the contract entered into for the loan, and are familiar with state codes of professional conduct & ethics. Good luck
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The award is for $2,480,000 and the defendant does business in Johnson County Kansas and I live in Jackson County Missouri.
answered on Aug 25, 2021
I am not admitted in Kansas but the procedure is virtually the same in New York. An Award is not enforceable until it is "confirmed into a judgment."
The procedure appears to be dealt with in Article 5 of the Consolidated Laws of Kansas:
[2016 Kansas Statutes... Read more »
My realtor is not willing to share details on who did buyers appraisal so I could seek info, buyers have refused to let me access that knowledge from their appraiser. Frustrated but want to pursue only what is legal to learn. Before I sign extension on their closing date.
answered on Jul 7, 2021
There is not enough information to provide meaningful guidance to you. You should consult with an attorney, sharing your agreement, communications about the delay, and possible defaults (such as failure to close).
answered on Feb 12, 2021
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It would be difficult for any attorney to offer meaningful input without seeing the lease. One option is to reach out to Kansas attorneys for a consult. After reviewing the terms of the lease, an attorney would be... Read more »
Rented a car and was pulled over due to bad tags. Children's mother forgot firearm. Now being charged with felon in possession. I thought my car was supposed to have valid tags. Now facing multiple felonies.
answered on Nov 19, 2020
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks and time is of the essence in your actions. Reach out to a Kansas City criminal defense attorney, or if qualifying based on need, you could look into whether you are eligible for a public defender. Good luck... Read more »
answered on Jul 10, 2020
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. However, any attorney would need to see the contract before offering meaningful input. Here are a few general points to consider - If you had a valid and enforceable contract, failing to close could constitute... Read more »
My lease expired a year ago. They rent the apt for $775, (for the new addition, I live in the old apts) new year lease states that rent is $790, month to month is $840 and if I don’t sign either then the rent will go up an additional $25/mo. Can they do this? Should I move to the new apartments... Read more »
answered on Jun 20, 2020
If you are occupying a premises on a month to month basis, in most places the LL can change the terms of your occupancy by providing you with the notice required under the document. When you hold over after a lease expires, you are usually on the same as a month to month tenancy, unless the lease... Read more »
answered on Feb 23, 2020
The question appears to indicate that an attorney in fact under a power of attorney signed an agreement to sell a house owned by the principal. The sale was not completed before the passing of the principal. For the most part, a power of attorney is not effective after the death of the principal.... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2020
Probably the same thing that would happen in Florida: the Rent-a-Center can file a criminal complaint for stealing as well as sue you for breach of contract.
not came and got it and now its not showing on any of my credit reports did they write it off how do I get rid of the car ?
answered on Aug 28, 2019
You need to see if the car has a lien on it. If it does, you’ll have to pay it or bankrupt it. If not, you are free to do as you wish.
What information do I need to include in my bid ?
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Unless you enjoy making costly mistakes you should consult with a business lawyer before drafting a construction contract. Why? Because all reputable contractors have done this for a living; and because the contracts they use are written by their lawyers; and because unless you use a lawyer you... Read more »
My mother lives in an assisted living facility and is paid through the end of the year. A new corporation just purchased the facility and they are saying they have no record of the payments. Obviously we have proof of payment but they say we have to go after the old company for a refund and we... Read more »
answered on Jun 10, 2019
Assisted living facilities are regulated in the state of Kansas. https://www.kdads.ks.gov/docs/default-source/General-Provider-Pages/provider-statutes-and-regulations/ksa-and-kar-for-adult-care-homes/assisted-living---residential-health-care-facilities.pdf?sfvrsn=9c9706ee_2 . One of the first... Read more »
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